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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1966
Page
2
Detroit industrialist Robert B. Evans, new AMC director, says the automaker needs glamour and faster market action. He criticizes the line as too conservative, cites image lag and timing as main problems, while backing Roy Abernethy’s leadership and promising dramatic next steps.
Grandview Hospital reports a March 5 birth son Gregg John to Donald and Mrs. Hoesley in Winona. Lutheran Hospital notes a March 5 son to Robert and Barbara Olsen. March 6 son to Robert Roh. St Francis Hospital lists March 4 son to David and Mary Reinders and March 5 daughters to Patrick Murphy and Milton Opland. Additional births include Rebecca Jean to Elliot Karpeles and Barbara Custer. and various March dates across Caledonia Whitehall Racine counties.
La Crosse aldermen approved a contract to operate air service at the municipal airport for Hillsboro doctor Thomas E Boston and his backers. The deal is contingent on incorporation as Holiday Aviation Inc and must be confirmed by the full council at the next meeting.
La Crescent auxiliary police hold the second police school session from 8 to 10 p m Wednesday in the Public Elementary School cafeteria Sergeant Baker of the La Crosse Police Department will discuss traffic control and written reports A film on traffic control will be shown Officer Philip Hodap of the Minnesota Patrol will present an accident investigation film at the March 16 session Clarence Vetsch auxiliary police captain says the public may attend both sessions
Minneapolis businessman John S. Pillsbury Jr. announces he will pursue the Republican endorsement for governor with renewed vigor. The Northwestern National Life Insurance president, 53, resumes his bid against Harold LeVander and William Randall ahead of the state convention June 23 to 25.
The committee-of-the-whole rejected an advisory referendum but approved a charter change with only Shoger opposing. The measure must be confirmed by the full Council on Thursday before it takes effect, with all school bonds still needing a referendum per statute.
C. W. Larry Ottensman aged 57 who served as dean of Platteville State University School of Engineering since 1963 died Saturday night after a seven month illness.
The nation’s unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in February, the first time under four percent in nearly nine years, per the Labor Department. Unemployed totaled 3,150,000, down more than 100,000 from January.
Cloudy conditions with a slight warmup tonight. Wednesday brings variable clouds and little temperature change with diminishing southerly winds. Lows near 30, highs around 40, with similar trends across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. sunrise 6 29 am sunset 6 03 pm full moon.
GN reports two trains, the Empire Builder and the Western Star, collided in a centralized control zone near Chester. One line notes fatalities and dozens injured, with 30 plus admitted to hospitals. The Empire Builder originated in Seattle and had slowed to ten mph before a siding.
National quotes from the National Association of Securities Dealers show inter dealer prices as of about 9 am. Markets vary through the day. Marshall Co and Shearson Hammill provide the Marshall Co data with central telephone contact. Central Wisconsin Mfr lists 20 to 22.5 percent figures.
Hoeschler raised to 35000 dollars then faced rival Stellpflug who bid 47000. Hoeschler claimed proper procedure and the bid escalated to 65000 before the auction concluded with Stellpflug calling the final amount three times. If accepted, sale delays taxes and Hoeschler must raze the station within two years of occupancy.
A La Crosse man Thomas P Farrell 29 of 770 Hillview Ave pleaded guilty to obtaining 110.15 fraudulently by cashing a check at Kroger Super Market in January 10 or 11 He was sentenced to one year in Waupun State Prison but the term was suspended and Farrell placed on probation for three years.
Arnold Hundt of Bangor reported 18 bales of tobacco missing from his farm near Middle Ridge, part of a 72 bale lot, valued at 288 dollars. Each bale weighed 45 to 50 pounds, stored 100 yards from his home since mid January. Also a complaint of red plastic letters stolen from a New Villa Restaurant sign on Ion Ward Avenue.
Residents dig out after a winter storm that killed 18 across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Power restored for some on day two, while others endured three days buried with limited water and heating. Livestock markets report slow, prices vary. disaster declarations cover northern South Dakota.
The La Crosse Post Office began printing ZIP code 54601 on local postmarks replacing a three-number scheme. A ZIP code die cast was installed in the cancellation machine replacing the old die. Many post offices nationwide had already adopted single ZIP numbers under the plan. La Crosse shifted to one ZIP code on Jan. 15.
Southern officials split on the Supreme Court ruling that Congress may suspend literacy tests for voting. Georgia and South Carolina leaders note possible further action while others praise broader access and federal enforcement.
Donald McComiskey Jr finds a paper bag of non negotiable bonds worth 100000 dollars in Brooklyn. The bonds, made out to Harry Lieberwitz of Great Neck LI, were stolen in a December home robbery. Lieberwitz will reclaim them, and the boy will return his new playthings.
In Butler County Pennsylvania a 15 year old, Jerry Lee Sanderson, was indicted on arson and murder charges in the deaths of his parents at a Slippery Rock farm. His mother Dorothy 44 was found in a burned farmhouse January 18 and his father Henry 54 was found shot in a ditch. The youth, manager of Slippery Rock High School football, was arrested after his car skidded in Wisconsin while he claimed to drive to California. Trempealeau County Traffic Officer Milo Johnson testified before the grand jury.
ST PAUL AP Corrections Commissioner Ray Lappegaard a former management consultant with 11 years in state government will take over the Department of Administration next week. Lappegaard 42 was named by Gov Karl Rolvaag on Monday to succeed Stephen T Qui ley who quit to become public affairs director for the American Chemical Society in Washington.
The film The Silence Barrier will not be shown at the Coleman Vocational adult education class Hearing Problems Mine or the Other Fellow's. The class starts Tuesday March 15 at 4 p.m. in Room 213.
A new M P O treatment for hemorrhoids reports five out of six patients with good to excellent results. The formula claims five action ways including faster pain relief and reduced swollen tissues using benzocaine and a vaso-constrictor ephedrine.
M P O Neile Bee claims this ointment uses hydrogen sulfite to reduce swelling and relieve itching. The base is homogenized for faster absorption and longer relief, with hexachlorophene for germ-killing action. Available in stainless ointment or suppositories at drug counters.
In La Crosse Circuit Court Linda Krause and Thomas Krause seek an annulment of their marriage from 1963 citing underage age and Wisconsin law. Judith Meyers files for divorce from James Meyers on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. one minor child custody granted to the mother. Police report notes Mrs. Duane Davis, 32, taken to La Crosse Hospital for illness. ambulance to 521 Avon St. Fire department logs show a false alarm at Box 31.
La Crosse police report damage to ten sections of redwood fence at Kmart totaling about 150 feet on the east side of the store with posts splintered. Aquinas High School also reports broken windows including six classroom panes and a dining hall window plus two bus windows at the rear.
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In Winona Minnesota Leonhard Hogenson 50 died at his home after a couch caught fire. Coroner ruled death by asphyxiation Fire marshal said Hogenson started the blaze while smoking. Neighbors called for help as Hogenson collapsed on the front porch. His wife was away downtown.
G Mennen Williams resigns as assistant secretary of state for African affairs to run for the Senate from Michigan. His resignation becomes effective March 23.
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